nhởi
Definition
- Verb (dialectal):
- To frolic, to play: Refers specifically to children playing, engaging in joyful and lively amusement. This term conveys a sense of lighthearted, carefree play.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Lũ trẻ đang nhởi ngoài sân. (The children are frolicking in the yard.)
- Con nhỏ cứ nhởi suốt ngày. (The little one just plays all day long.)
Advanced Usage
- This word is primarily used in regional dialects of Vietnamese. In standard Vietnamese, the more common equivalent is "chơi đùa" or "nô đùa."
Variants and Related Words
- Chơi (v): to play (the standard, more general term).
- Nô đùa (v): to romp, to frolic (a more lively and energetic synonym).
- Vui đùa (v): to play joyfully.
Synonyms
- Frolic: To play and move about cheerfully, excitedly, or energetically.
- Gambol: To run or jump about playfully.
- Romplay: To play boisterously.
Related Idioms
- No common idioms specifically use the word "nhởi," as it is a dialectal term. Related concepts are expressed with the standard word "chơi."
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(địa phương) Frolic, grambol
